Canadian Film Weekly (Nov 10, 1943)

ALL-TIME GREATS Leslie Howard Merle Oberon THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Alexander Korda Production with RAYMOND MASSEY The famous Baroness Orczy story and play made into one of the greatest pictures of all time. * OTHER TRULY GREAT KORDA PRODUCTIONS Sanders of the River PAUL ROBESON Ghost Goes West ROBERT DONAT Elephant Boy SABU Henry VIII CHARLES LAUGHTON Producers Releasing Corporation LIMITED Executive Offices: 2771 Victoria St., Toronto, 2, Ont. Canadian FILM WEEKLY Soviet Film Man Welcomed Here (Continued from Pago 1) tan Films. “Pictures are pictures for all,’’ Masters pointed out. “There is a kinship between film men everywhere, just as there is a kinship between all who see the same films.” “T am tremendously happy to meet you,”’ said the Soviet representative. “The art we work for is one of the greatest and that is why the role of the cinema is so important in the present day. I feel that we who work in the field can find much happiness and contribute a great deal.” He is here, he said, to discover what films produced in Russia would suit Canadian tastes and to recommend films produced here for showing in his country. ‘‘After the United Nations have defeated the enemy, the love of people will be strengthened and the things we know today will never occur again. I am sure that, with your understanding, you will help strengthen the ties between your people and mine.’”’ The cinema, he predicted, would play an important part in post-war relations between Canada and the USSR. Of particular interest to the listeners was Altzev’s description of how the Russians received English and American films. Only the finest, some sub-titled and others dubbed, are selected and these draw large crowds everywhere. Soviet citizens have their own favorite stars and know the names and histories of pioneers in production technique, such as D. W. Griffith. Showings of historic reels are common in the USSR and a large theatre was opened recently for exhibition of English and American films, its purpose being to acquaint the Russians with life and developments in other countries. “The desire to learn. about others is essential,’’ Altzev said, “for you must learn about others to learn about yourself.” The speaker revealed that the Nazis had forced the Soviet cinema to greater strides. Studios were moved hurriedly behind the Urals and the people of that area had benefitted by their presence. “The cinema is tremendous and like a large river, is always in motion. It obeys the laws of Vol. 8, No, 46 Novernber 10, 1943 HYE BOSSIN, Managing Editor "Address all communications — The Managing Editor, Canadian Film Weekly, 25 Dundas Square, Toronto 1, Canad.. Published by Film Publications of Canada, I.td., 25 Dundas Square, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Phone ADelaide 4317. Price 5 rents each or $2.00 per year. Entered as Second Class Matter ca SE SD motion and must go on or become like a pool of mud.” Altzev, a veteran of this war, though young, has been working for 22 years. As a factory worker he had become interested in films and studied for five years under Serge Eisenstein at the University of Moscow. After graduation he became a director of children’s films, a special field of production in the USSR. He felt honored that his country had chosen him to assist in making more possible a cultural understanding between the USSR and Canada. He spoke in Russian, a translator passing on his remarks after each phase. Those present demonstrated great interest by asking questions dealing with production, distribution and exhibition at the conclusion of Altzev’s address. The luncheon was opened with a toast to the King and one to Marshal Stalin. Pitch Woo Pretty Far In Eire Movie House Manager of the only theatre in Clones, Hire, has forbidden handholding in his house unless the couple is married. Single swains will have to express their affections by remote control or telepathy, since if a boy takes a girl they must sit on opposite sides of the theatre. November 10, 1943 iBond Drive Details Being Cleaned Up (Continued from Page 1) day and extra shows this time, they being officially discouraged. This did not leave managers unhappy, for these have been quite a headache in the past. Lobby displays were livelier than ever and the use of the screen proved of great value. Those who acted as provincial chairmen for the Canadian Motion Picture War Services were: British Columbia—D. Griesdorf, Odeon Theatres of Canada, Ltd. Alberta—K. M. Leach, Strand Theatre, Calgary. Saskatchewan — W. Winterton, Capitol Theatre, Saskatoon, and F. Willis, Capitol Theatre, Regina. Manitoba—J. Pearson, Corona Theatre, Winnipeg. Ontario—N. A. Taylor, Twentieth Century Theatres, 21 Dundas Square, Toronto, and Herb Allen, Theatre Holding Corporation, 21 Dundas Square, Toronto. Quebec—Eugene Beaulac, Quebec Allied Theatrical Industries, 323 University Tower, Montreal, Quebec. New Brunswick — Reg. March, Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation, 12 Hazen Avenue, St. John. Nova Scotia — R. S. Roddick, Capitol Theatre, Halifax, and W. H. Cuzner, Strand Theatre, Sydney Mines. J. J. Fitzgibbons, as chairman of the Canadian Motion Picture War Services Committee, led the drive. 66 9 It S in the cards that there’ll be profitable developments for the post-war theatre... but your present sound equipment must last for the duration. regular service! Conserve it with DOMINION SOUND EQUIPMENTS LIMITED Head Office: fuesscoes at HALIFAX TORONTO 1620 Notre Dame Street West, WINNIPEG REGINA CALGARY Montreal VANCOULER